About Beckie E.

About Beckie

Hi! My name is Beckie and I have played music for all of my life. I play and teach many different instruments such as the French horn, trumpet, piano, saxophone, mandolin, guitar, clarinet, and voice.

I recently graduated from UCLA with my masters in music on French horn. In 2010, I graduated from Chapman University with two degrees in music- music performance on French horn and music education.

My first job was as at a Montessori Academy elementary school, where I was the brass coach for 3 years. This is where I fell in love with teaching. I have been teaching privately for 15 years now and love the one-on-one attention that I can give the students.

I have worked with many great organizations like the Los Angeles Philharmonic and California Philharmonic.

I currently am a freelance musician. I perform with different orche

stras and groups all around the Los Angeles area. I am also apart of a horn ensemble called the Thursday Horn Club. I have performed in such wonderful venues as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Sydney Opera house, in which I was able to premier a piece!

I look forward to working with you or your child in helping to start or continue a musical instrument!

*** Lesson Details ***When I teach lessons, I like to go at the pace of the student. I am very patient but I expect the student to practice during the week. I will always work with a student as long as it takes to have them understand what is difficult for them musically.

For music, I try to find free options but books may be a better option. When we choose a book to play out of, I like to choose a book together so that the parent and the child are happy about the selection. Books vary based on what the needs are for each student. Books are to be purchased by the parent.

I usually play my instruments with the students, but being a freelance musician, I may need to save my chops for an upcoming gig. Not always, but happens from time to time :)

I also have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you are late for your lesson, I will try to accommodate the time but may have students or rehearsals afterward so it will not always be a guarantee. If you are going to be late, please text me BEFORE the scheduled lesson.

*** Studio Equipment ***Lesson space is in my home w/ seating for parents and music stand for students. I also have a cat and a dog, so if you are allergic, please let me know!

*** Travel Equipment ***I expect the student to provide the music books and their own instruments and music stand.

*** Specialties ***I specialize in classical genres of playing but I am able to teach all different styles of music.

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Donna January 24, 2018·Music Performance·In studio

Beckie is a very talented teacher who knows how to explain things so your ability to play music increases dramatically. She laughs easily and makes lessons so much fun. I highly recommend her as a teacher!

Ann January 22, 2018·French Horn·In home

I’ve observed Beckie teaching French Horn and Trumpet. She is extremely capable and, especially with her younger students, very nurturing and encouraging. She is very knowledgeable and clearly explains the techniques and principles she is teaching. She is also very patient.

Joshua G. June 8, 2017·French Horn·In home

I had next to no experience on the horn, and I had learned and improved greatly from the first lesson. From my experience, should you need to jump into horn from the bottom, Beckie is the ideal teacher because of her attention to detail and positive attitude that makes progress exponential.

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About Amadou C.

About Amadou

I am a distinguished graduate with Summa Cum Laude honors from Ivy Tech College. I make it my duty to break down many of the complexities in math and science that have been plaguing students since the beginning of time. I have over 7 years of teaching experience, and I have taught several middle-school and high-school students math, science and ACT/SAT prep who have went on to make 180 degree turns in their grades under my instruction. And because I have worked with such a vast diversity of people over the span of 16 countries throughout the world, I have developed the patience and understanding that is crucial in producing stellar students. Age has never been a problem with me, as I've helped several post-graduate students straighten out their grievances in math and science.

As an engineering major at IIT, I naturally maintain an ex

emplary study ethic that inspires my students to achieve more. I bring results. I relate to my students by incorporating elements of the things that they like (sports, hobbies, music, etc...) into their most challenging courses allowing them to develop a passion for the courses I tutor. Additionally, I always make a conscious effort to work at each student's own pace and I make it my priority to decompose enigmatic topics into components that can be more easily internalized by my students, effectively increasing their grades and giving them the self-confidence and enthusiasm they need to fuel their future academic endeavors. I guarantee quality, commitment, and a passion for training my students to be the best.

I have lived in over 20 countries, which allowed me to speak several languages, and which permitted me to maintain my patience, élan and spirit of enthusiasm when dealing with even the most extreme personalities. I have solid background in both math and the natural sciences, as I have consistently maintained a 4.0 G.P.A since high school. I am now studying mechanical engineering at IIT, and I have gotten 5s in all of my AP Chemistry, AP Physics and AP Biology exams. I have also been the winner of many STEM-related competitions, through my demonstrating of exemplary leadership qualities and through my brainstorming of blue-sky ideas. I am also a "Mental-Math" practitioner, reflexologist and guitarist. I believe that everyone has potential; however potential is worthless unless put in motion. And experts like me value ourselves in our abilities to give students that push, that jolt of energy that galvanizes them into pulling themselves up by their own bootstraps, allowing them to achieve academic excellence.

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Amy February 15, 2018·Chemistry·Online

He has a lot of patience and goes at a perfect pace! I would recommend him to everyone!

Will December 6, 2017·Algebra·Online

Amadou was patient and made learning easy for me.

Leah November 28, 2017·AP Calculus·Online

We only had one lesson with Amadou, but he was very nice and easy to schedule with. We're trying out a few different teachers to find the right fit, but are definitely considering Amadou in our top choices. Thank you!

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About Yuexin C.

About Yuexin

Hi! I am an undergraduate student at Colorado College, majoring in Comparative Literature and Music. I am from Shenzhen, China, and moved to the U.S. when I was 18.

I play the banjo, do all forms of arts, and have a never-dying crave for traveling. I lived in Brazil and Finland for a little while. I have a talent in learning new languages and am passionate about teaching them.

I have taught Chinese to people of all age. I specialize in teaching listening and speaking. If you would like to take lessons with me in person, then I am good at teaching reading and writing as well. My strength is in my patience for my students. I understand that learning a new language, especially Chinese, is not an overnight progress. As a language learner myself, I emphasize with the frustration, yet the excitement of learning the language and the cultu

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So trust me! Let yourself or your child be in good hands.

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Lilian C. December 21, 2017··Online

Yuexin is an excellent Mandarin teacher for kids. My 8 year-old has started lessons and is progressing well. Yuexin researched and picked out a good textbook for kids. She is patient, clear, and easy to schedule with. We are happy!

Nick October 13, 2017·Mandarin·Online

Yuexin is a fantastic teacher. She is very good at teaching all things China, whether that's teaching mandarin or giving out helpful tips about China. Great teacher.

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About Janice H.

About Janice

Hi, there! My name is Janice and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons since 2005 and have loved helping my students accomplish their goals no matter big or small. I'm a patience and outgoing person and my teaching style is fun, exciting and effective. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.

I have been living in Oregon for the last 25 years. Taiwan was my motherland Before coming to the States, I owned and operated a stationary store in Taipei, Taiwan. I love travelling, cooking, gardening and meeting new friends. I will make your language learning lessons exciting, fun, easy and effective. I also will provide All the materials for the classes.

Happy learning, and looking forward to sharing the first lesson with you. Nee-How?How are you ?

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About Eli R.

About Eli

I am a licensed attorney in the state of New York, with a degree in English literature. After spending most of my career at a large law firm, I left the practice of law to pursue my passions of writing and acting full-time. As a member of New Yiddish Repertory Theater, I've appeared in 6 plays three of which I translated from Hebrew and English. My course is based on the conversational Yiddish courses I teach as part of the theater workshop, and will be full of fascinating glimpses into the rich traditions and culture of the great Yiddish writers in Eastern Europe, e.g., Sholem Aleichem, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Sholem Ash, etc. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

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Amy January 26, 2018··

Eli is a born teacher. He is warm, responsive, and an expert in his field. He is enormously knowledge and patient. I highly recommend him.

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About Brittni A.

About Brittni

Hello Future Student!Hola Estudiante Futuro!

My passion for learning extends way beyond the classroom and textbooks. As an avid community and professional leader, I am capable of teaching effective leadership qualities and communication skills to empower learners to achieve not only their educational goals, but also their personal and professional aspirations. I love to learn and teach others through effective methods appropriate for every learning style. By creating relatable experiences through my tutoring sessions, I am able to promote higher levels of creative thinking and increase information retention amongst my students.Professionally, I have seven years of experience working in institutions of higher learning. My most recent position as an English Instructor led me to Costa Rica where I spent two years teaching History, Geo

graphy, Language Arts and English as a Foreign Language to elementary and high school students. As a fluent Spanish/English speaker, I have been teaching Spanish in my spare time to both children and adults alike. Working in higher education, I have lead study group and tutoring sessions for college-aged students. I have also facilitated training sessions for employees in my professional career experience.In 2010 I received my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Marketing, with an emphasis in Promotions and Marketing Communication from Northern Arizona University. Following this, I graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2014 with a Master of Business Administration Management. In addition, I have 18 credit hours of formal Spanish education and received a certificate to teach English as a Foreign Language from Costa Rica TEFL in 2015.

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About Chukwuemeka E.

About Chukwuemeka

For more than 20 years, I have guided students to succeed academically and professionally. My students have gone on to become shape-shifters, administrators, policy makers, entrepreneurs, and seasoned professionals.

It all starts with inculcating in students the idea that they need to be critical thinkers if they are to be change agents. Of course, the corollary to critical thinking is critical, active, intentional reading, with a view to attaining new insights and being able to rethink received truths. In a nutshell, the above constitutes my teaching philosophy.

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